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Provides vocational training and employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities or other applicable handicaps to employment.

Program assists with, evaluation or assessment of vocational skills. Work adjustment training, development and improvement of work skills, habits, and attitudes. Work services: Continued training and counseling for trainees who have completed initial training but not reach levels suitable for community employment.

Placement Services Provides experience, education, and placement assistance in community jobs and follow-up services.

Provides employment and training services for individuals and families. Services include job search assistance, resume building assistance, computer skills training, people skills training, and two employment service centers.

Class schedules can be found on the website.

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Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers

Provides services such as job placement assistance, unemployment insurance, unemployment tax liability services, services for veterans and seniors, labor market information, dislocated worker programs (Re-employment Services), a Welfare to Work program, proficiency testing and career guidance. Also issues work permits.

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Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Work Permits
Welfare to Work Programs
Unemployment Insurance
Assists unemployed or underemployed individuals with obtaining and sustaining gainful employment. Services include: job search training, interview skills/class, resume and cover letter writing, computer class and resource center. This is also an Iowa Career Access Point, which allows clients to register for work or apply for unemployment insurance through Iowa Workforce Development.

Success in the Work Place is a class that focuses on keeping a job once you get it. The focus of this class is on seven important workplace behaviors: attitude, attendance, appearance, ambition, accountability, acceptance, and appreciation.

Job Club Class is provided to help build soft skills (self-esteem, goal setting, emotions in the workplace, dealing with difficult people in the workplace, etc.).

Computer Class (basics of computer use and Word, two times per month).

Interview Skills Class (two times per month).

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Job Search/Placement
Prejob Guidance
Provides a job program that is designed to show clients skills needed to get and hold a job. Some local businesses come in and give clients an idea of the local job market.

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

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Job Training Resource Lists
Job Search/Placement
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Apprenticeship Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Educational Testing
General Youth Employment Programs
Career Counseling
Prejob Guidance
On the Job Training
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Veteran Employment Programs
WIOA Programs
Scholarships
Occupation Specific Job Training

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Categories

Job Training Resource Lists
Job Search/Placement
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Apprenticeship Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Educational Testing
General Youth Employment Programs
Career Counseling
Prejob Guidance
On the Job Training
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Veteran Employment Programs
WIOA Programs
Scholarships
Occupation Specific Job Training

Offers an employment program for adults that are neurodiverse. Each client develops their own individualized program plan based on needs and skills. Services include resume and cover letter building assistance, job shadowing, job search assistance, mock interviews and training in specific fields using virtual reality. Once a client finds a job, a Job Coach will work with them to ensure a smooth transition and continued support.

Categories

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Job Search/Placement

Career services include:

- Computer and Internet access.

- Job Search and Resume assistance.

- Local and national job listings.

- Help with on-line job applications.

- Career information.

- Assistance for veterans and workers with disabilities.

- Refugee and immigrant services.

- Workshops and basic skills classes.

- Assistive Technology-services available to individuals with disabilities.

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Categories

Job Training Resource Lists
Job Search/Placement
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Apprenticeship Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Educational Testing
General Youth Employment Programs
Career Counseling
Prejob Guidance
On the Job Training
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Veteran Employment Programs
WIOA Programs
Scholarships
Occupation Specific Job Training

Provides job search and placement assistance to individuals with low-income or skill deficiencies.

Services include:

-- Interviewing and resume writing assistance

-- Access to computers, WiFi, and database to research employers

-- Financial assistance for obtaining new skills or certifications

-- Career counseling

Offers assistance with job search and job readiness, including access to job postings, work-based learning opportunities, and internship placements. Maintains and provides lists of organizations that offer job training resources upon request.

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Categories

Job Training Resource Lists
Job Search/Placement
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Apprenticeship Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Educational Testing
General Youth Employment Programs
Career Counseling
Prejob Guidance
On the Job Training
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Veteran Employment Programs
WIOA Programs
Scholarships
Occupation Specific Job Training

Provides an array of employment opportunities, job training and counseling, and related career services to central Illinois residents. Goodwill provides programs that develop those skills, job search assistance, and personal improvement. Services (available both in person and online) include
- Resume writing and cover letters.
- Interview skills.
- Filling out employment applications.
- Communication skills.
- Career development and advancement.
- Computer skills and training.
- Skills to Succeed Academy - 42 hour interactive online course that teaches skills for finding and keeping a job.

Offers to assist veterans with advocacy and referrals to any veteran-related resource. Resources may include searching military records, disability issues, veterans' rights, benefits for veterans and or their dependents, education and training benefits and more.

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Veteran Benefits Assistance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Veteran Education Benefits
Military Records
Provides services such as job placement assistance, unemployment insurance, unemployment tax liability services, services for veterans, labor market information, dislocated worker programs (Re-employment Services), proficiency testing and career guidance.

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Unemployment Insurance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Job Retraining
Job Search/Placement
Work Permits

Provides support to teens an young adults through high school graduation through post secondary training or education.

Provides services such as job placement assistance, unemployment insurance, unemployment tax liability services, services for veterans, labor market information, dislocated worker programs (Re-employment Services), proficiency testing and career guidance.

Categories

Unemployment Insurance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Job Retraining
Job Search/Placement
Work Permits
Combined and coordinated educational services assistance, employment and job training assistance for adults and youth, child care expense help, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and General Assistance.

Provides salaries for extra employment opportunities for the youth to participate in a summer program operated by the Higher Education Department.

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TANF
Summer Youth Employment Programs
Native American General Assistance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
General Relief
Child Care Expense Assistance

Provides services such as job placement assistance, unemployment insurance, unemployment tax liability services, services for veterans and seniors, labor market information, dislocated worker programs (Re-employment Services), a Welfare to Work program, proficiency testing and career guidance. Also issues work permits.

Categories

Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Work Permits
Welfare to Work Programs
Unemployment Insurance

Offers comprehensive workforce services that include, but are not limited to:
- Job seeker services (resume, job search, and labor market information assistance)
- Overcoming barriers to employment
- Health and mental health services
- Adult education
- Youth, senior, and Veteran services
- Child care assistance
- Job training and internships

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

Categories

Job Training Resource Lists
Job Search/Placement
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Apprenticeship Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Educational Testing
General Youth Employment Programs
Career Counseling
Prejob Guidance
On the Job Training
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Veteran Employment Programs
WIOA Programs
Scholarships
Occupation Specific Job Training

Career services include:

- Computer and Internet access.

- Job Search and Resume assistance.

- Local and national job listings.

- Help with on-line job applications.

- Career information.

- Assistance for veterans and workers with disabilities.

- Refugee and immigrant services.

- Workshops and basic skills classes.

- Assistive Technology-services available to individuals with disabilities.

Provides services such as job placement assistance, unemployment insurance, unemployment tax liability services, services for veterans and seniors, labor market information, dislocated worker programs (Re-employment Services), a Welfare to Work program, proficiency testing and career guidance. Also issues work permits.

Categories

Senior Community Service Employment Programs
Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Work Permits
Welfare to Work Programs
Unemployment Insurance

Provides job search and placement assistance to individuals with low-income or skill deficiencies.

Services include:

-- Interviewing and resume writing assistance

-- Access to computers, WiFi, and database to research employers

-- Financial assistance for obtaining new skills or certifications

-- Career counseling